TARIFF

Lodge Accomodation $145 per person per day includes accomodation and all meals, children aged 5 to 12 at 50% of adult tariff, and children under 5 free. Sole use $580 per day incl all meals (up to 4 adults) [sole-use rate valid until 31 August 2010 only]

Private Oceanfront Bungalow > introductory special $145 per person per day < includes accomodation and all meals, children aged 5 to 12 at 50% of adult tariff, and children under 5 free

BOAT TRANSFERS

Gatokae (GTA) Airfield (15 minutes): Adult $28, Child $14 (inclusive of Airfield Maintenance Levy)
Bunikalo Port (20 minutes): Adult $25, Child $12.50
Uepi Island Resort (a spectacular 2 hour trip through the Marovo barrier islands):$250 per longboat [4 to 6 adults max depending on luggage]
Seghe (EGM) Airfield (a spectacular 2 hour trip through Marovo Lagoon) $270 per longboat [4 to 6 adults max depending on luggage]
Matikuri Lodge (2 1/2 hours through Marovo Lagoon) $270 per longboat [4 to 6 adults max depending on luggage]
Mavo Resort (3 1/2 hours through Marovo Lagoon) $395 per longboat [4 to 6 adults max depending on luggage]
Tetepare Ecolodge (4 hours incl Marovo Lagoon) $425 per longboat [4 to 6 adults max depending on luggage]
(Other destinations on request - please email for quote)

TOURS

(refer to tours page for details)
Island snorkelling trip: Adult $25, Child $12.50
Biche Village Cultural Tour: Adult $54 , Child $27
Varea & Kumabusi Rivers Tour: Adult $40 , Child $20
Varea River Crocodile Tour (night-time): Adult $50 , Child $25
Frigate Bird Island: Adult $50 , Child $25
Bulo Island Coconut Crabbing: Adult $30, Child $15
Kavachi Submarine Volcano*: $295 per longboat [4 adults max per boat]
* This can be booked but due to the weather-dependent nature of this trip we are unable to pre-sell.

BOAT CHARTER

(excluding fuel / including skipper)
6 metre Yamaha longboat 40 HP Honda four-stroke outboard ~ suitable for transfers, sightseeing, snorkelling 4 adults / spearfishing 2 adults $16 per hour
7 metre Southwind longboat 50HP EFI Honda four-stroke outboard ~ suitable for transfers, sightseeing and snorkelling 8 adults / trolling, spearfishing & bluewater hunting 6 adults / GT casting and deep jigging 2 adults $30 per hour
7 metre centre console 225 HP EFI Honda four-stroke outboard ~ suitable for transfers, sightseeing, offshore fishing & diving, max 6 passengers protected waters / 4 passengers offshore.$30 per hour
fuel - $2.50 per litre
(please ask for quotes for charters inclusive of fuel)

TERMS & CONDITIONS

* Booking deposit comprising 50% of total ground cost is required to secure booking.
* Payment of full net ground cost due 30 days prior to arrival.
* Cancellation charges
   - more than 30 days prior to arrival date: AUD$100 per person.
   - less than 30 days prior to arrival date: 50% of total ground cost.
   - no-show: no refund applicable.
* Refunds will be mailed by bank cheque within 30 days of cancellation notification.
* As is the case with all developing countries, travel insurance is essential when traveling to the Solomons, and will help cover the above contingencies.
* Our satellite phone, email, HF radio communications, managed airfield, and excellent relationship with the airline enable us to be very pro-active in terms of ensuring flight connections, however given the remote location and attendant logistical challenges, there is the possibility that travel may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. In the event of flight delay, any additional night/s Wilderness tariff must be paid by the client prior to departure, Visa and MasterCard credit card facility is available at the Lodge. These costs may be recoverable from the airline or your travel insurance company.
* Due to our remote location and attendant logistical overheads, costs do fluctuate greatly, and it may be necessary to review rates/details at some stage within the validity period. Should such a review be necessary, this online rates page will be updated immediately.

BOOKINGS

Australia, Solomon Islands & Southeast Asia    GoTours ~- email - freecall 1800 074 288

Australia, Solomon Islands & Southeast Asia    Dive Adventures ~ email ~ freecall 1 800 222 234 ~ Sydney (02) 9299 4633 ~ Melbourne (03) 9646 5945

New Zealand    DiveFishSnow ~ email - tel 09 4792210

USA   Reef & Rainforest - email - toll free 800-794-9767 ext 305 ~ or 415-289-1760 ext 305